Cultural/MFL tour to Bay of Naples by air: 5 days, 4 nights
Your tour to the Bay of Naples will absorb your students in the culture of Italy. From the wondrous sights of Vesuvius to the beautiful island of Capri, this is sure to be a memorable and inspirational tour. Our suggested itinerary offers ideas but we will tailor make your tour to meet your needs and curriculum requirements.
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Suggested itinerary
Day one
Fly from the UK to Naples
Transfer to your accommodation
Day two
Herculaneum
Vesuvius
Day three
Pompeii
Mozzarella Farm Demo & Tasting
Day four
Capri
Day five
Depart accommodation
Explore Sorrento on foot
Transfer to airport
Fly back to the UK
Excursion Locator Map
Excursion Ideas
Herculaneum
Subject range: Cultural, History
What you’ll experience: Herculaneum was an ancient Roman fishing town that was essentially fossilised by the pyroclastic flows from the eruption of Mt Vesuvius in 79 AD. The Ruins of Herculaneum have a wealth of archaeological finds including carbonised furniture, ancient advertisements, mosaics, clothing and even terror-struck skeletons.
Select says: Many of the inhabitants that tried to escape by boat were suffocated by the volcano’s poisonous gases. What appears to be a moat around the town is in fact the ancient shoreline.Vesuvius
Subject range: Cultural, Geography
What you’ll experience: Mount Vesuvius erupted in AD79 killing thousands of people in the Roman cities of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Stabiae. A hike up Mount Vesuvius will give you amazing views into the crater, and on a clear day, spectacular views out to the Bay of Naples.
Select says: For pre-tour/post-tour why not read an eyewitness account with your students – see the letters of Pliny the Younger to the Historian Tacitus, where he describes the eruption and the death of his uncle, Pliny the Elder while trying to rescue survivors of the early stages of the eruption. Available here.Pompeii
Subject range: Cultural, Geography
What you’ll experience: Pompeii is one of the most significant proofs of Roman civilization. The thick layer of volcanic material which submerged it, made up to a large extent of ash and lapilli, solidified into extremely hard stone meaning that the city has remained intact, not just buildings but also the contents of houses and shops which provide an absolutely fascinating picture of daily life from that era.
Select says: Select says: The site has minimal shade, so it’s important for students to bring sunscreen, a hat and water.Capri
Subject range: Cultural, Geography
What you’ll experience: Capri is an island with great natural beauty, located in the Tyrrhenian Sea. A boat trip around Capri will allow a close up view of the cliffs, caves and fissures of the coastline or it is possible to take a minibus tour of the island which will take you from Capri town to Anacapri.
Select says: A visit by boat to the Blue Grotto sea cave is also possible – there, sunlight passes through an underwater cavity and shines through the water creating a stunning illuminating blue reflection.Sorrento
Subject range: Cultural
What you’ll experience: There is plenty to explore in this picturesque town. Sorrento’s historical centre is the ideal place to start. From the seafront to the narrow streets leading to the main street area you can find typical hand-crafted marquetry, hand-stitched tablecloths, coloured handmade sandals, distilleries and local gastronomic products. Take a walk to one of Sorrento’s most beautiful churches, Chiesa di San Francesco, located next to the Villa Communale Park – this is one of Sorrento’s most beautiful churches. A visit to Villa Communale provides a gorgeous panorama of the Bay of Naples from which you can see Marinas Piccola and San Francisco below and Mt. Vesuvius across the bay.
Select says: If time allows, to get a feel for Sorrento’s history take a walk down Via Pietà from Piazza Tasso where you will pass two medieval palaces en route to the cathedral.
Cultural/MFL trip to Bay of Naples by air: 5 days, 4 nights Accommodation
Klein Wien
Location: Piano Di Sorrento
Capacity: 40
Located in Piano Di Sorrento and offering great views of the bay.
Rooms: All rooms have en-suite facilities.
Facilities: Restaurant, lounge area with TV, free Wi-Fi, 24 hour reception.
Hotel Tourist
Location: Sorrento
Capacity: 100
Conveniently located in the heart of Sorrento, a 15 minute walk to the port.
Rooms: All rooms have en-suite facilities.
Facilities: Restaurant, 24 hour reception, swimming pool.
Links to Learning
Learning areas:
Why not link your cultural tour to your school PSHE planning? Areas covered could include: gaining self-confidence and independence; working together and making new friends; trying new activities; enjoy healthy, safe, responsible and fulfilled lives; recognising and managing risks; take increasing responsibility for themselves.
For KS3/4 how about linking a cultural tour to the Citizenship curriculum: to enable them to manage their money on a day-to-day basis.
For KS2 – how about linking to the Foreign Language curriculum: listen attentively to spoken language and show understanding by joining in and responding; engage in conversations; ask and answer questions; develop accurate pronunciation and intonation; broaden their vocabulary and develop their ability to understand new words.
KS3 Modern foreign language: develop and use a wide-ranging and deepening vocabulary that goes beyond their immediate needs and interests; listen to a variety of forms of spoken language to obtain information and respond appropriately; initiate and develop conversations, coping with unfamiliar language and unexpected responses, making use of important social conventions such as formal modes of address; speak coherently and confidently, with increasingly accurate pronunciation and intonation.
Select Extras:
Try the resource ‘Time for Kids’ for a history timeline and more.
How about giving your students a taste of the Italian language pre-tour? Try these resources: